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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1>As a new and aspiring pattern pilot I've been
following this discussion with interest. I've been flying rc off and on for over
30 years, but just got into pattern last year. I'm still trying to learn to do
the Sportsman sequence respectably.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1>Personally, I would not like to see the turnarounds
eliminated. The ones required in Sportsman are not difficult and the lack of
them would not adequately prepare a flyer for the intermediate class. It would
also, I feel, make the sequence too simple.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1>I would like to see a few more manoevers added as I
feel the sequence is too short. (The cobra could also be replaced with something
challenging!)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1>As for getting others interested in pattern, it's a
tough sell. They watch me practice doing the same manouvers over and over, and
it looks boring to them. Explanations of what I'm doing and how pattern
flying can improve one's ability have some effect and a few are showing some
interest. One member is considering entering a contest to test the
waters.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1>The perception of it being expensive is also a
factor, although I have been flying inexpensive planes so far. (Kaos .40 and .60
two stoke powered Bravo 303 ARF.) A couple of others are flying more expensive
"real" pattern planes.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=1>Perhaps giving some of the better sport pilots some
stick time on a decent pattern plane and directing them through some of the
sequence would wet their appetites.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>